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3. Basic operation
How to operate the Remote Air Conditioning System
■Activating the Remote Air Conditioning System
Press and hold the to
operate the Remote Air Condi-
tioning System.
The system will shut off if a door
is opened.
The system can be stopped by
pressing the twice.
■Operating conditions
The system will only operate if all of the following conditions are met:
●The shift position is in P.
●The “POWER” switch is OFF.
●All doors are closed.
●The hood is closed.
●The brake pedal is not being depressed.

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Instrument panel light control dial P. 260
Headlight cleaner switch∗ P. 307
Hood lock release lever P. 442
Outside rear view mirror switches P. 169
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Fuel filler door opener P. 174
MPH or km/h button P. 259

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47818U_(U)
CAUTION
■Precautions for the Remote Air Conditioning System
●Do not use the system if people are in the vehicle.
•Even when the system is in use, the internal temperature may still
reach a high level due to features such as the automatic shut-off. Chil-
dren and pets left inside the vehicle may suffer heatstroke or dehydra-
tion, or could result in death or serious injury.
•The wipers can be operated during system operation. Children or pets
left inside the vehicle may mistakenly operate these and cause an acci-
dent.
●Depending on the surrounding environment, signals from the wireless
switch may transmit further than expected. Pay appropriate attention to
the vehicle’s surroundings and use the switch only when necessary.
●Turn the wipers off. If the Remote Air Conditioning System operates while
the wiper switch is in the on position, the wipers may operate and objects
may get caught in the wiper blades.
●Do not operate the if the hood is open. The air conditioning may
operate unintentionally and objects may be drawn into the electrical cool-
ing fan.
NOTICE
■To p r e v e n t t h e h y b r i d b a t t e r y ( t r a c t i on battery) from being discharged
through incorrect operation
Use the only when necessary.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47818U_(U)
Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood lock release
lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the auxiliary catch
lever and lift the hood.
STEP 1
STEP 2

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
CAUTION
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
■After installing the support rod into the slot
Make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to your
head or body.
Hold the hood open by insert-
ing the supporting rod into
either of the slots.
Use the forward slot to open
the hood normally, or use the
rearward slot when the hood
needs to be opened wide.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47818U_(U)
If the 12-volt batter y is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the hybrid system if
the vehicle’s 12-volt battery is discharged.
Yo u c a n a l s o c a l l y o u r To y o ta d e a ler or a qualified repair shop.
If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehi-
cle with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle by follow-
ing the steps below.
Open the hood and fuse block
cover.
When closing, first hook the lid
onto the two rear tabs.
Open the exclusive jump start-
ing terminal cover.
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STEP 1
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CAUTION
■To p r e v e n t a n a c c i d e n t o r i n j u r y when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
●If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus-
ing serious injuries such as burns.
●Check that the indicator on the “POWER” switch and the “READY” indica-
tor are off.
●On hybrid vehicles, the gasoline engine may automatically start, or the
cooling fans may suddenly operate even if the gasoline engine stops. Do
not touch or approach rotating parts such as the fans, which may lead to
fingers or clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) getting caught,
resulting in serious injury.
●Do not loosen the coolant reservoir cap while the hybrid system and radia-
tor are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
NOTICE
■When adding engine/power control unit coolant
Wait until the hybrid system has cooled down before adding engine/power
control unit coolant.
When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot hybrid sys-
tem too quickly can cause damage to the hybrid system.
■To p r e v e n t d a m a g e t o t h e c o o l i n g s y s t e m
Observe the following precautions:
●Avoid contaminating the coolant with foreign matter (such as sand or dust
etc.)
●Do not use commercially available coolant additives

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Alphabetical index
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Garage door opener ................ 407
Gauges ..................................... 257
Glove boxes ............................. 386
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)*
Hazard lights
Switch................................... 524
Head restraints
Adjustment .......................... 152
Headlight cleaner .................... 307
Headlights
Cleaner ................................. 307
Replacing light bulbs ............ 507
Switch................................... 292
Wattage ................................ 620
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning
system................................ 358
Seat heaters ......................... 397
Side mirrors .......................... 375
Hill-start assist control ........... 333
Hood ......................................... 442
Hooks
Cargo.................................... 403
Horn .......................................... 256
Hybrid system
Emergency shut off system .... 45
Energy monitor/
consumption screen ............. 52
High voltage components ....... 44
Hybrid System Indicator ....... 268
Ignition switch ....................... 238
Monthly fuel consumption
record ................................... 64
“POWER” switch .................. 238
I/M test.......................................438
Identification
Engine ...................................612
Vehicle ..................................611
Ignition switch ..........................238
Illuminated entry system .........382
Immobilizer system..................179
Indicator lights .........................262
Initialization
Items to initialize....................647
Inside rear view mirror ............166
Instrument panel light
control ....................................260
Interior lights
Interior lights..................383, 384
Switch............................383, 384
Wattage .................................620
Jack
Positioning a floor jack ..........445
Vehicle-equipped jack ...........448
Jack handle ..............................448
Keyless entry............................132
Keys
Electronic key ........................105
If the electronic key does not
operate properly..................591
If you lose your keys .............590
Key number ...........................105
Keyless entry.........................132
Keys ......................................105
Mechanical key .....................105
“POWER” switch ...................238
Wireless remote
control key ..........................132
Knee airbag ..............................184
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*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”
or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Alphabetical index
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Odometer ................................. 257
Oil
Engine oil.............................. 460
Opener
Back door ............................. 140
Fuel filler door....................... 174
Hood ..................................... 442
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ............ 169
Outside rear view mirror
defogger switch .................... 375
Outside temperature
display ................................... 394
Overheating ............................. 600
Parking brake .......................... 255
Parking lights
Switch................................... 292
PCS........................................... 335
Personal lights
Switch................................... 383
Wattage ................................ 620
Plug-in hybrid system
Driving tips.............................. 67
EV driving range..................... 58
EV mode................................. 35
EV/HV mode selection
switch ................................... 37
Features ................................. 32
How to charge ........................ 80
HV mode ................................ 36
Plug-in Hybrid Applications .... 70
Power outlets........................... 395
Power sources........................... 77
“POWER” switch ..................... 238
Power windows ....................... 171
Pre-collision system ............... 335
Radar cruise control
system ....................................312
Radiator ....................................466
Radio*
Radio data system*
RDS*
Rear seats
Adjustment ............................149
Folding down .........................150
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............507
Wattage .................................620
Rear view mirror...............166, 169
Rear view monitor system*
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers ...............................375
Rear window wiper and
washer ....................................304
Remote Air Conditioning
System ....................................371
Replacing
Electronic key battery ............493
Fuses ....................................495
Light bulbs .............................507
Tires ......................................448
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ............................650
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*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”
or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Fuel filler door
P. 1 7 4
Auxiliary catch lever
P. 4 4 2
Fuel filler door opener
P. 1 7 4
Tire inflation pressure
P. 6 1 9
Hood lock release lever
P. 4 4 2
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)10.6 gal. (40 L, 8.8 Imp.gal.)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only P. 613
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 6 1 9
Engine oil capacity(Drain and refill ⎯
reference)
qt. (L, Imp.qt.)With filter 4.4 (4.2, 3.7)
Without filter 4.1 (3.9, 3.4)
Engine oil typeTo y o t a G e n u i n e M o t o r O i l o r e q u i v a l e n tOil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil P. 614